01Enter
Apply & Interview
Apply, meet the team, and take the first step into a supported learning path.
The TeKi-SL toolkit
Build with tools used in real digital work
Web development, data, GIS, research, design, and productivity tools.
- Python
- JavaScript
- React
- Next.js
- SQL
- R
- Spreadsheets
- QGIS
- KoboToolbox
- GitHub
- Tailwind CSS
- Figma
Our Learning Pathways
Start with the foundation. Choose your digital path.
Every learner begins with the same 8-week foundation, then chooses from 4 practical pathways built around real work.
01 · Foundation for every learner
Professional Foundations Program
Mandatory foundations for your digital career. Digital skills, communication, and the global themes shaping the world of work: one guided programme before you specialise.
Explore Foundations
No learner tuition
For accepted learners
Then choose your pathway
Human-Centered Tech Education
Local Roots. Global Impact.
We are not just a coding school. Every Teki-SL learner studies technology alongside the forces shaping our world, because the best builders understand the problems they are building for.
Inside the Foundations program, each week pairs digital skills with a Global Opportunity: a sector where Sierra Leonean talent can change lives at home and compete in the global remote economy.
TourismAgricultureWomen EmpowermentWildlife ConservationRegional IntegrationArts, Culture & DesignInfrastructure
See how the Foundations program works 
Sierra Leone → global opportunity
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Global Opportunity Themes
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Learner tuition charged
8
Weeks of Foundation Training
The TeKi-SL story
Talent is not the gap. Access is.
Across Sierra Leone, ambition is abundant. Access to practical training, mentorship, and proof of skill is not. TeKi-SL bridges that gap with structured learning, real projects, and a route into local and global opportunity.
8weeksA guided starting pointPractical foundations for learners beginning their digital journey.
0tuitionAccess-first foundationAccepted learners are not charged tuition for the Foundations Program.
7Local context, global reachDigital skills taught alongside the sectors shaping Sierra Leone.
All you need is the desire to learn
Honest Guidance to Help You Grow
We focus on small, achievable steps toward employment. Every skill you learn here is one more tool to help you move forward.
Future-proof Your Skill Stack
Get hands-on with the technologies shaping the future. No downloads, no config, no video. Learning beyond theory.
No Limits, Just Learning
You don't need any special background or fancy education. All you need is the desire to learn and the willingness to try.
Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow
We will teach you step by step, at your own pace. Build your analytical skills, critical thinking, and communication.
Partner with TEKI-SL
Hire our graduates or sponsor a cohort.
Tap into a pool of 400+ highly trained, portfolio-ready tech professionals. Support the next generation of Sierra Leonean talent by sponsoring a cohort or offering internships.
- Access to pre-vetted, top-tier local talent
- Customized internship & hiring pipelines
- Opportunities to sponsor future cohorts
400+
Graduates
15+
Global Partners
The Teki-SL Way
Learning Built Around Purpose
Completely portfolio-driven: you build real solutions to real problems, guided by industry experts, and graduate with proof instead of promises.
Portfolio-Driven Learning
Stop watching tutorials and start building. Write, test, and deploy code directly from your browser to solve real local and global problems. Your GitHub will be your resume.
24/7 Expert Mentorship
Get instant, context-aware help on any project. Our global network of mentors is ready to guide you, review your code, and help you get unstuck.
Rooted in CHAIR Values
Commitment, Honesty, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. We don't just teach technical skills, we build resilient professionals ready to thrive in the global remote economy.
Your path forward
From first step to global opportunity.
A guided route for Sierra Leonean learners: start with the foundation, build proof through projects, specialise with purpose, and launch into the work ahead.
Enter01 / 04
Apply & Interview
- 02Build
The 8-Week Foundation
Build the CHAIR values, communication, and digital literacy you need to grow.
- 03Specialise
Specialization Phase
Go deeper in Web, Data, GIS, Academic Writing & AI, or Cloud through hands-on projects.
- 04Launch
Global Remote Economy
Launch with portfolio proof and a clearer route to local and remote opportunities.
Learn with us live
Your next opportunity starts here.
Join practical info sessions and masterclasses before the next cohort begins.
Next live sessions are announced here
Be first in line when the next cohort opens.
We publish info sessions and masterclasses ahead of every cohort. Leave your details with our advisor team and we will send the first invite.
Get the first inviteOpen-access learning
Start learning today.
Short courses and practical guides for Sierra Leonean techies who are ready to build momentum.
The people behind the learning
Guidance from people who do the work.
Get practical direction from TeKi-SL leaders who teach, build, and stay close to your progress.
IFIbrahim George Foday
FounderLead course designerProfessional foundations guide
Founder of Teki-SL and multidisciplinary trainer across software, data, GIS, research, MEAL, and digital systems.
MMMohamed Dyphan Massaquoi
Co-founderCommunity managerProfessional foundations guide
Co-founder and learner-support lead focused on community accountability, mentorship, and practical course guidance.
A clear next step
Find the path that fits your goals.
Share a little about what you want to build. Our team will help you choose a program, understand the admissions process, and take the next step with confidence.
- Choose your pathway
- Get clear answers
- Hear back in 2 working days
Pathway matching
Talk to an advisor
Two minutes now can save weeks of second-guessing.
Build with tools used in real digital work.
Practice the stack behind our Web, Data, GIS, and digital-skills pathways, then create work you can show.
- Python
- JavaScript
- React
- Next.js
- SQL
- R
- Spreadsheets
- QGIS
- KoboToolbox
- GitHub
- Tailwind CSS
- Figma
Questions before you start
Clarity for your next step.
A clear path into digital work starts with knowing what to expect. Find the answer that is closest to your question, then choose your next move.
The short version
Tuition-free access, a structured foundation, and a clear route into specialisation.
Frequently asked questions
5 answers
01What does tuition-free mean?
Tuition-free describes the cost, not the standard. TeKi-SL provides a structured 8-week foundation and practical pathways without charging tuition or using an income-share agreement. There are no hidden fees.
02What is the Professional Foundations Program?
It is our mandatory 8-week prerequisite program. Before specializing in Web Development, Data Analytics, or GIS, all learners must complete this foundation to build their soft skills, internalize the CHAIR values, and develop basic technical literacy.
03Who is eligible to apply?
The program is open to all youth in Sierra Leone who are passionate about technology, eager to learn, and willing to commit to our rigorous, portfolio-driven training schedule.
04What are the CHAIR values?
CHAIR stands for Commitment, Honesty, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. These core values are integrated into every aspect of our training to ensure we build well-rounded professionals.
05Do I need prior coding experience?
No prior coding experience is required! Our Professional Foundations Program is specifically designed to take you from zero to ready-to-learn.